Wes Montgomery
Day 23
#19 – John Leslie ‘Wes’ Montgomery (1923–1968). American jazz guitarist. Recordings include the albums: Incredible Jazz Guitar (1960), Bumpin’ (1965) and Smokin’ at the Half Note (1965).
One of the greatest jazz guitarists, listening to his music, I liked the clear distinct sound and used this ultra-thin version of Helvetica to suggest the guitar strings. In his recording ‘Bumpin’ On Sunset’, the strings section overlaps beautifully with the guitar and I wanted to suggest this with the arrangement of the letters. Moving the letters around I noticed I could use the ‘W’ and ‘M’ for the start of both ‘Wes’ and Montgomery’. The bright red gave it a little highlight.
2.5 hours
Listen...
to excerpts from ‘Bumpin’.